Debbie Messer is an experienced human resources professional with over 20 years of experience managing employee benefits including health and welfare plans, retirement plans, and leaves of absence. She has expertise in defined benefit pension plans, 401k plans, and compliance with regulations such as FMLA, ACA, and ERISA. Messer is proficient in many HR and benefits administration systems and seeks to utilize her skills and experience in benefits management and employee relations.

1. Debbie Messer
Wilmington, CA 90744 (562) 413-2298 messer_debbie@yahoo.com
SUMMARY OF SKILLS – Experienced Human Resources Professional
• Dedicated professional with over 20 years of excellent experience in Human
Resources/Employee Benefits.
• Experienced Wellness Committee Chairperson - WELCOA member.
• Full knowledge of leave laws, FMLA, CFRA, PDL.
• Over 10 years of experience in Defined Benefit Pension Plans.
• Expert 401K plan experience including Plan Administrator and Retirement Committee.
• LEAN and LEAD Academy training.
• Proficient in ADP, Ceridian, PeopleSoft, UltiPro and all Microsoft Office Programs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Benefits Supervisor
Lisi Aerospace, Torrance, CA
June 2014 to November 2016.
Manage all employee benefits for over 1700 employees at five manufacturing plants including: Health &
Welfare, wellness, DCP, SERP, 401K and pension. Supervise the Benefits Coordinator. Additionally
provide support to the safety/worker’s compensation department. Successfully converted Medical and
Dental benefits from Fully Insured to Self-Funded including system and procedure set-up and a
comprehensive employee education campaign. Responsible for all ACA reporting. Create and present
benefit information to all levels of Management including quarterly updates to Corporate Executives.
Currently in the process of working with the IRS/PBGC to close a frozen Pension Plan. Fiduciary member of
the Retirement Committee.
Benefits and Wellness Specialist
Pacific Hospital of Long Beach/First Medical Management, Long Beach, CA
September 2005 to June 2014.
Responsible for managing all employee benefits for over 1200 employees of a hospital and several
medical facilities including: Health & Welfare, life, 401K and educational assistance. Administer all
Leaves of Absence. Supervise HR Assistant. Served as chairperson of the Wellness Committee and
responsible for administering/planning and organizing wellness activities. Successfully completed two
on-line benefit system conversions, a conversion to a new payroll/HRIS system and transitioned the 30
million asset 401K plan to a new TPA. Transmit bi-weekly payroll as required. Performed monthly new-
hire orientations.
Retirement Administrator
Mitsubishi Motors, Cypress, CA.
March 2005 to September 2005. (temp. assignment)

2. Debbie Messer
Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 413-2298 messer_debbie@yahoo.com
Calculated an 8-year backlog of defined benefit pension benefits. Notified former employees of
entitlement, processed payments, and answered participant inquiries.
Benefits Representative
Primedia, Inc., Anaheim, CA.
January 2002 to December 2004.
Administered all employee benefits for western region encompassing 1250 employees in over 9 states
including all health and welfare benefits, COBRA, Worker’s Compensation, leaves, 401(k) and
incentive programs. Responsible for gathering compensation data, creating compensation reports and
participating in surveys. Updated and tracked classes in the on-line training center and performed
affirmative action reporting.
Benefits Administrator
USA Networks, Inc.
Studios USA, West Hollywood, CA.
Hotel Reservations Network, Dallas, TX.
February 2000 to January 2002.
Responsible for all aspects of medical, dental, vision, EAP, FSA, STD/LTD and life insurance, bill
reconciliation; 401(k) plan, ESPP and employee incentive programs. Also responsible for employee
orientations, vacation tracking, planning of Company events, maintenance of employee handbook,
performance appraisal process, exit interviews and employee relations.
Benefits Administrator
Crow Family Holdings, Dallas, TX.
February 1998 to January 2000.
Responsible for all aspects of medical, dental, vision, EAP, STD/LTD and life insurance, including
employee relations and bill reconciliation; 401(k) plan, including ACP/ADP testing, employee education
series; and Cafeteria Plans. Duties also included, back-up support to both Payroll Administrator and HR
Manager, such as payroll processing, applicant tracking, employee orientations and education, and
revisions to employee handbook.
Benefits Administration Analyst II
Rockwell International Corporation, Seal Beach, CA
November 1987 to November 1997.
Processed, audited and maintained 65 defined benefit pension plans, covering approximately 70,000
retirees, each plan involving a different calculation and different plan provisions. Responsible for
proper administration of Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, Tax Levies and Plan Appeals. Audit and
supervise Assistants. Trained new employees as well as outsource staff, including testing of computer
systems and procedures for takeover by new company.
EDUCATION
Associate of Art, Golden West College. Huntington Beach, CA.
Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) in progress, GBA1 complete.

3. Debbie Messer
Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 413-2298 messer_debbie@yahoo.com
VOLUNTARY EXPERIENCE/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
City of Glenn Heights Parks and Recreation Board Member, 1999 – 2000
Member of the Marlyn Park Homeowners Association, 2012 - 2015